When someone names the city of New York, the first thing that comes to mind is the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, which is that these are the two most representative icons of this great metropolis.
Its art-deco architecture, typical of the era before World War II, gives us a façade, canopies and interior modernists who have managed to be considered one of the 7 wonders of the modern world.
This colossus of 443 meters and stands 80 years on Fifth Avenue at 34th Street, and its unmistakable silhouette stands out amongst the other buildings in the area.
Of these 443 meters, the first 381 correspond to the building itself, whose top floor is 102, which must be added the 62-meter antenna that make them grow to the height total.
addition, since the attacks of September 2001, this skyscraper has regained first place in the ranking of highest buildings in the city.
But this is only a minor record going back to its origins:
- The construction of this skyscraper only lasted one year and 45 days.
- When it opened on May 1, 1931, became the tallest building in the world, a title he held until the opening 40 years after the north tower of World Trade Center disappeared in 1972.
- in the flat 102, Originally there was a blimp landing pad, which closed soon after due to the danger of a collision of some aircraft.
- The observation deck on the ground 86, has also been site of several suicides. In fact, it was not until 1947 when he placed the fence, but after installation there have been many more suicides.
- has 73 lifts (including service elevators), and it takes less than a minute to get to floor 86.
- Now, every day working in the building about 21000 people.
Due to the great depression that followed the crash of 29, the building had much of its office space empty, so it was not profitable until 1950.
Despite these initial shortcomings, it soon became a city landmark and a symbol of U.S. power.
Another curious thing the building is lit up at night, which changes depending on the time of year, the city's sports events or any other major event.
Since 1964, outbreaks were placed, the top floors of the Empire is making it more visible light skyscraper from almost anywhere in the city.
If you do not have the New York Pass, I recommend you get tickets early to avoid the huge queues, but at least there is a marker at the entrance that warn the approximate waiting time.
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Hours are from 8:00 to 02:00 365 days a year, so you have no excuse to not go to one of the best observatories in the world I have spent over 100 million people.
By having the New York Pass, we were up two nights to enjoy the stunning night views of the city from the observatory of the plant 86.
The first time was drizzling but we decided to go because there was no queue (it was almost midnight), but we never imagined that at 320 meters that was a light rain and sleet blizzard was so very cold, so we took a little ride through the roof and decided to come back another day.
Two or three nights later decided to return, the weather was good and visibility was insured, so we went down the hall that leads to an escalator and the first area in line to wait for the elevator that we have to climb Plant 86.
ride on the elevator and as we climbed slightly plugged ears, my mother as it goes!, but not enough time for much more, because in less than a minute, we're up.
crossed several huge rooms filled with tapes of those who order the queues and relieves us thinking about what should be expected that some day the whole tail of 2 hours does not lower insurance.
Finally we reached the observation platform and what we see has nothing to do with what the last day, as facing the Downtown area, we can clearly distinguish the Flatiron Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and even senses the Statue of Liberty.
move, and we "Peep" the orgy of light given off by the Times Square area and all the skyscrapers that surround it.
Taking a little head by one of the holes in the protective fence, I get to see the preparations for the Thanksgiving Day (Thanksgiving Day) in one of the biggest department store of the city, Macy's.
We were spellbound watching the light show while we are circling the building and discovering new places in town like the Chrysler Building and the Metlife.
Before we go, one last look at the area of \u200b\u200bTimes Square and Rockefeller Center. We have to go back and see all this morning ", but ultimately did not have time, so write it down for next time.
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